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The Scientific Guide to Health and Happiness

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<p>Uncover the essential secrets to a healthy mind and body and empower yourself to take charge of your happiness and life satisfaction. These 24 science-based lessons, taught by Dr. Robin Miller, will introduce you to the many ways that health and happiness are intertwined.</p>

Syllabus

01: The Health and Happiness Connection
02: How Happiness Is Created in the Brain
03: What Do We Know about Living Longer?
04: Happy Heart, Healthy Heart
05: The Gut: Our Second Brain
06: The Microbiome: How Bacteria Keep Us Happy
07: Which Diet Is Best for Happiness?
08: Better Habits for Healthy Eating
09: Fun Foods for Health and Happiness
10: Do You Need to Take Supplements?
11: Mushrooms: A Superfood for Well-Being
12: Sleep: Getting a Happy Night’s Rest
13: Recognizing and Treating Depression
14: Building Community and Ending Loneliness
15: Preventing and Managing Neurodegeneration
16: Meditation for a Happy Mind and Body
17: Faith, Prayer, and Spirituality in Health
18: Have More Sex—for Health Reasons!
19: What Is a Healthy and Happy Weight?
20: Music: Happy Stimulation for the Mind
21: Dance: Happy Exercise for the Whole Body
22: Healthy Management of Chronic Pain
23: Using Technology to Support Your Health
24: Finding a Doctor to Support Your Journey
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Robin Miller

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